Okereke steps into a larger role in the Giants’ ILB group with McFadden out. While the absence tests NYG’s tackle ceiling, Okereke's experience and coverage ability should stabilize the unit, potentially lifting his tackle floor and short-zone coverage value in the short term.

Okereke was voted a captain, bringing veteran leadership to the Giants' defense. His presence anchors the second level, complementing Nubin’s leadership and Lawrence’s frontline presence as NYG aims for a more cohesive, turnover-capable unit in 2025.

Okereke’s addition strengthens the Giants at the second level, injecting speed and playmaking while anchoring in coverage. He should stabilize gaps and boost tackle-volume for himself and teammates, forming a reliable backbone for the defense as New York aims to recapture its former upper-tier status.

Okereke’s 2025 usage is under a cloud plus secondary role concerns; in the right scheme he can still deliver LB2 value in deeper leagues if he earns full-time snaps.

Okereke has been a key player for the Giants, showing strong performance metrics, including an impressive PFF grade of 81.3 in the last two seasons, signaling his value to the team's defensive strategies.